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WJ09 ZXM

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,128 mi
Last recorded139,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 139,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 128,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lens deteriorated, light intensity output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod/inner rack end ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,841 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 118,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,128 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 112,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,174 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,289 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,019 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WJ09 ZXM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ09 ZXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ09 ZXM registered?

WJ09 ZXM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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